Pioneer Pass Campground
Open year-round with no reservations required. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are currently in effect. Winters receive snowfall and road conditions may vary. 14-day stay limit enforced.
Flood Watch issued October 29 at 11:25AM MST until October 30 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following areas, Globe/Miami, Mazatzal Mountains, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, Rio Verde/Salt River, San Carlos, Superior and Tonto Basin. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Abundant moisture over the area will combine with an incoming weather system to provide for showers and thunderstorms starting Sunday, some of which are expected to produce moderate to heavy rainfall. Any strong thunderstorms will have the potential to produce rainfall rates as high as 1-2 inches per hour. Localized rainfall amounts of two to three inches are expected within the Watch area on Sunday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch issued October 29 at 11:25AM MST until November 2 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following areas, Globe/Miami, Mazatzal Mountains, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, Rio Verde/Salt River, San Carlos, Superior and Tonto Basin. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Abundant moisture over the area will combine with an incoming weather system to provide for showers and thunderstorms starting Sunday, some of which are expected to produce moderate to heavy rainfall. Any strong thunderstorms will have the potential to produce rainfall rates as high as 1-2 inches per hour. Localized rainfall amounts of two to three inches are expected within the Watch area on Sunday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
State Route 260 Lion Springs Construction Site Public Health and Safety Closure Order
Closure order due to construction activities associated with the SR260 Lion Springs Project conducted byArizona Department of Transportation on the Tonto National Forest.
About
Pioneer Pass Campground sits at 6,000 feet in the Pinal Mountains of Tonto National Forest, offering free dispersed camping across four distinct areas: Granite, Toll Gate, Wagon Wheel, and Cattle Trap. Each area provides vault toilets and picnic tables with fire rings. Wagon Wheel accommodates larger groups with 4-5 tables in a more open layout, while Cattle Trap is the largest with 8 sites. The campground serves as a base for exploring the surrounding high country. The Bobtail Spring Trail leads to Pinal Peak, and the East Mountain Trail offers additional hiking opportunities. The cooler mountain elevation provides relief from Arizona's desert heat, though winters bring snowfall. This is a primitive, pack-it-out facility with no potable water, trash service, or hookups. Trailers under 16 feet may fit at some sites, but RVs are generally not recommended due to the unpaved access road and limited site sizes. One camp-unit is wheelchair accessible with compacted dirt surfaces.
Directions
From Globe, follow paved Jess Hayes Road to the junction of Icehouse Canyon Road/FR 112 and Six-shooter Canyon Road/FR 222. Continue on FR 112 for 2 miles to the junction of FR 55 and FR 112. Stay left and continue on FR 112 (which becomes unpaved) for another 6 miles to the site.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 16ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 402-6200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| USFS Pioneer Pass Campground | |
| Tonto National Forest Alerts |
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